The Milford Police Department congratulates Officer Michael Johnson and Officer Bayley Laughlin on their new assignments to the MPD Special Operations Team.

Officer Johnson has served as a patrol officer with the Milford Police Department for three years. Prior to joining MPD, he spent nearly a decade on active duty in the United States Army, where he completed combat tours during Operation Enduring Freedom and trained multi-national forces overseas. He is a certified SWAT Operator, licensed Emergency Medical Technician, licensed Commercial Drone Operator, FBI Crisis Negotiator Course graduate, Tactical Medical Instructor, Active Shooter Instructor, and CPR/First Aid Instructor.

Officer Laughlin began his law enforcement career in Willimantic, Connecticut, where he served as a police officer and member of the Warrant Task Force. During his service there, he received multiple commendations, including the Life Saving Award and a Departmental Citation.

Since transferring to the Milford Police Department in 2023, Officer Laughlin has completed several advanced trainings, including ballistic shield instruction and close-quarters combat courses.

The Milford Police Special Operations Team is a highly trained unit prepared for immediate crisis deployment. In today’s evolving public-safety landscape, the Special Operations Team was established to respond rapidly to active shooter situations, school lockdowns, and other life-threatening incidents. Working closely with Patrol, K-9, and the Detective Bureau, the unit is equipped with state-of-the-art technology and the most up-to-date tactical training.